Orthodontists ARE Dentists!
I just don’t understand our collective obsession and unwillingness to changes when it comes to a couple things: Why do people have to see a dentist every 6 months and why won’t orthodontists start...
Sell or Stay Put? Cash or Equity? Now or Later? A Discussion of the Orthodontic Marketplace
It’s been an interesting couple years. The orthodontic market has changed so radically that it’s almost unrecognizable and the opportunities for orthodontists who own their own business are many&#...
Protecting the Public?
The last time organized dentistry and dental boards tried to “protect the public” they warned of the dangers of tooth whitening done outside the office of a licensed dentist. Of course there was n...
Market Penetration Will Outstrip Increasing Competition, for Some
I keep thinking about the generally agreed upon fact that roughly 3,000,000 people in the USA receive orthodontic treatment each year. That may sound like a lot but when you look at 3MM in the contex...
You Think SmileDirectClub Is Bad?
I know orthodontists generally hate SmileDirectClub but let me tell you what fully decentralized orthodontic treatment may look like in the future: Scenario #1 Imagine you want straighter teeth and so...
Research Claims Solution to Maxillary Bonded Retainer Issues
I just got back from San Diego and wanted to share something that I think is going to be very popular among orthodontists who are serious about delivering quality care and doing things the right way. ...
ORTHODONTIC SCHEDULE SCRIPTING = EASY DAYS!
By Bridget Burris Ben and I have learned this lesson over and over again: Nothing is more important in an orthodontic office than your schedule! Your orthodontic practice schedule creates your future,...
Do I Need Braces?
We get this from time to time from adults as well as parents who are eager to do the right thing for their children. Here is my stock answer for that question. “You don’t need braces. Heck...